I find it kind of funny, in a way.

The old Xbox game Viva Pinata, was intended to be Microsoft's answer to Pokémon

Where you run a garden, and move in the various animal-ish pinatas by fulfilling each one's intended requirements. Usually by placing plants/decorations/furniture that they'd like.

With Pokopia out, it's ironic in hindsight because it uses a very similar mechanic in that.

Just thought I'd say ^^